11:00 a.m.

MEMBERS: Chair: Thomas Abinanti -- Members: George Latimer, Lou Mosiello, Paul Noto.

STAFF/BOL: Dan Rodriguez, Staff; Charlotte Ryer, Secretary.

GUESTS: Liz Salvi (Law Dept.); Jo Brill (LWV/W); George Hosey (CBAC); Steve Palladino (self/electrician).

 

Chair Abinanti called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.

On motion of Mr. Mosiello, seconded by Mr. Latimer, the minutes of August 12, 1997 were approved and carried by a vote of 4-0.

Mr. Latimer raised a question regarding the request made to the Legal Department for a synopsis of the proposed Electrician Licensing Law as referenced in the minutes of August 12. Mr. Abinanti then asked Liz Salvi to show the reference to Mr. Meehan to insure follow through on the request.

The Committee then discussed other agenda items and took the following actions. On motion of Mr. Latimer, seconded by Mr. Noto, it was carried by a vote of 4-0, that a memo be prepared for next year’s Legislation Committee listing the agenda items which were not brought to fruition during this Committee’s term and part of the Committee’s Report.

The agenda items to be included are as follows:

Item B-4: Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a copy of his memorandum to the Commissioners of Elections re: computerization of campaign finance statements. (4/22/96) (This item was briefly discussed in Committee on June 11, 1996. Further discussion proposed with Hon. Leg. Latimer)

Item B-7: Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding the draft of the proposed "Council of Governments" from the office of the County Executive.

Item C-7: Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a letter from the New York Turf and Landscape Association, Inc. requesting an amendment to the current Westchester County Consumer Affairs License. (This item was discussed in Committee on June 25, 1996).

Item C-82: Hon. George Latimer: Forwarding a "Request" from the State DEC to the Village of Larchmont asking for exceedingly detailed information which must be provided in a very short time frame.

The following agenda items were Received and Filed:

Item A-2: Hon. George Oros: Forwarding a memorandum to the Board regarding A.2419/S.2430 the On-time State Budget Bill. (3/10/97) [Moved by Mr. Noto, 2nd by Mr. Latimer, vote 4-0]

Item C-59: Hon. Suzanne Swanson and Hon. Robert Darcy: Forwarding a proposal from the New York State Rifle and pistol Association, Inc. and the Westchester County Firearm Owners Association, Inc. calling for computerization of the County Clerk’s pistol license record system. (Item also referred to PSCJ) (2/26/97) [Moved by Mr. Noto, 2nd by Mr. Latimer, vote 4-0]

Item C-64: Hon. Katherine Carsky: Forwarding suggestions for Campaign Finance Reform. (4/7/97) [Moved by Mr. Noto, 2nd by Mr. Mosiello, vote 4-0]

 

Item C-67: Hon. Lois Bronz: Forwarding a letter from a Westchester Resident expressing concern about the systematic dismantling of New York State’s Preschool Special Education Program. (4/7/97) [Moved by Mr. Noto, 2nd by Mr. Mosiello, vote 4-0]

Item C-74: County Executive Communication: Proposed legislation authorizing the initiation of an action, if necessary, on behalf of the County in order to extinguish certain covenants and restrictions preventing public bathing or other public use, encumbering the property known as "The Sochurek Property". (4/23/97) [Moved by Mr. Mosiello, 2nd by Mr. Noto, vote 4-0]

Item C-77: Hon. Paul Noto: Forwarding a proposed resolution urging the State to raise the minimum age of bartenders to 21 years of age. (5/6/97) [Moved by Mr. Noto, 2nd by Mr. Latimer, vote 4-0]

Item C-83: Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a letter from the Senate Majority Leader in response to the letter sent to him by some members of the Board regarding rent regulations. [Moved by Mr. Latimer, 2nd by Mr. Mosiello, vote 4-0]

Item C-86: Hon. Thomas Abinanti: Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Senate Minority Leader explaining the new rent laws. [Moved by Mr. Latimer, 2nd by Mr. Mosiello, vote 4-0]

Next, the Committee chose to refer the following agenda item to the Public Works Committee with a memo to the Committee Chair, Legislator Wishnie:

Item C-84: Hon. Joseph Delfino: Forwarding a letter from the President of the coalition to protect North White Plains and White Plains supporting the installation of a noise barrier on the Cross Westchester Parkway.

The Committee then decided to open a folder on Campaign Finance Reform on motion by Mr. Noto, seconded by Mr. Mosiello, and carried unanimously by a vote of 4-0.

On motion of Mr. Noto, seconded by Mr. Mosiello, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m..

Tape of the meeting on file.